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as in overpowering
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as in crushing
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as in staggering
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as in devastating
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
just the thought of how much work there is to do overwhelms me
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as in flooding
to cover with a flood
that spring the massive runoff from melting snows overwhelmed the valley
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Recent Examples of overwhelming
Sarah Klein,
Washington Post,
3 July 2026
Parliament passed the initial legislation with overwhelming support in 2024.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Every dish and pairing is thoughtfully curated to awaken the palate without overwhelming it.
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Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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And the overwhelming majority — nearly 80 percent — smoke it.
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Sarah Klein,
Washington Post,
3 July 2026
Parliament passed the initial legislation with overwhelming support in 2024.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
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Layering a buttery blazer over an all-white ensemble and coordinating it with a matching bag instantly brightens the whole outfit without overwhelming it.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Every dish and pairing is thoughtfully curated to awaken the palate without overwhelming it.
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Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwhelming
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Reliever Grant Taylor pitched two overpowering innings, striking out four while picking up the victory.
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The playful print isn’t too overpowering, yet it’s guaranteed to turn heads (and collect compliments) thanks to its flattering neckline and retro-inspired vibe.
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And that makes his collapse all the more crushing.
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Even the laughs and smiles that Joe and Kate Keller issue are fleeting, a respite from the journey toward a more crushing reality.
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Eighteenth-century Americans drank a staggering amount of alcohol compared to us today, so there are two important essentials for your party, both involving booze.
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During the construction of the Panama Canal, their steam shovels helped remove staggering quantities of earth, cutting a path between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
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The co-writer thing was a total disaster, devastating on every level.
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One week after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, relief efforts in South Florida continue at a steady pace.
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Xenophobia has enveloped South Africa for years, and now a rising tide of anti-migrant views is flooding the country.
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Harold remembers crowds flooding in the day the doors opened.
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This one-of-a-kind dessert combines the best parts of banana pudding and banana cake into one irresistible layered treat.
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When a puzzle presents itself, the instinct to resolve it can become nearly irresistible.
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In their grievance letter, the detainees called the markups an unacceptable business practice with no apparent limit.
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Overt racial prejudice, long considered socially unacceptable, is increasingly visible in public life, marking a shift from previously subtle forms.
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Smith’s stupendous catch started an inning-ending double play Wednesday in Toronto helped preserve a tenuous two-run lead and secure that series win.
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Since SpaceX’s stupendous debut, the math governing a potential union has improved substantially.
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“Overwhelming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overwhelming. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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